You Can Do This

I didn't want to write today.

Or tomorrow.

Or honestly ever again

The exact words I said to myself were, and I quote, "who really cares? no one reads your silly blog? what does it matter? you've got nothing to say."

Yes, clearly I'm super kind and supportive to myself. 

So, 4 hours ago I decided to quit. Throw in the towel. Give up. 

Am I alone here? Can anyone else relate?

Then, 2 hours ago I remembered the promise. I promised myself I would commit for one year. I promised myself I would promote my website, create art and develop a blog for just one year. 

Perseverance is not easy. Promises take effort. Commitment takes a sense of duty

That's why it's easier to not start. Not try. Not begin. 

Because then I could stay in the land of dreaming. Wishing. Hoping.

I'm all for wishes and dreams. But if I don't swim the laps I'll never make the team. If I don't try the recipe I'll never learn to cook. If I don't paint I'll never learn to make good art.

I have to actually do the work. Or more specifically do MY work. Whatever it is. Wherever it is. 

So, if I truly believe that it is important then it shouldn't matter who is watching. Reading. Liking. Commenting.

Don't get me wrong, those things are nice. They validate. They encourage.

But, the bottom line is that I have to continue. Focus. Persist.

On my own. 

I'm fairly certain that I'm not the only one talking smack to myself. Doubting. Lacking confidence.

So here's my kind word to you:

Yes, you can do this.

Your work matters. What you do matters. You matter.

Get started.

Begin. 

PS.....I'd love to send one reader the encouraging "you can do this" mini bookcover card and easel shown above. Leave a comment by Monday for a chance to win.